The APTA of Maryland has 11 committees for members to get involved in and we are always looking for new and fresh ideas. Become active in the Association that works for YOUR profession. To get involved, please e-mail the chair of the desired committee.

Continuing Education Committee
Chair: Linda Horn
lhorn@stagnes.org

This committee is charged with coordinating and staffing professional development and continuing competency courses for PTs and PTAs in the state.  This includes the Fall and Spring continuing education series as well as the Fall Annual Conference.

Ethics Committee
Chair: Barbara Dillon

This committee is charged with investigating any ethics complaints according to the Association’s stated procedures.

Finance committee
Chair: Leslie Glickman
lglickman@som.umaryland.edu

This committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to the Chapter's financial needs, growth and stability based on periodic review of income, expenditures and investments, and compliance with financial obligations to APTA.

Government Relations Committee
Chair: Richard Peret, Jr
rperetpt@verizon.net

• Animal Rehab Task Force
• Autonomous Practice

Impaired Profesionals
Co-Chair: Donna Senft
Co-Chair: Carol Woodward

This committee is charged with providing peer assistance to and being advocates for all impaired licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in Maryland.

Membership Committee
Chair: Gretchen Michaels
themichaelsfamily@verizon.net

Nominating Committee
Chair: Sumesh Thomas

This committee is charged with providing a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors and fostering activities that maintain and promote a pool of nominees.

Practice Committee
Chair: Sheila Schaffer
sheilaschafferpt@msn.com

Public Relations Committee
Chair: Lopa Banerjee
lopambanerjee@yahoo.com

Reimbursement Committee
Chair: Sumesh Thomas
sthomas@hamiltonpt.org

Student Committee
Co-Chairs: TBD
aptamd@aptamd.org

This committee is made up of PT and PTA students from each of the programs within the State. They are a united group dedicated to advancing the views and concerns of physical therapy students. The Student Committee serves as the "voice" for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in Maryland.